2008 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Berlingo and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 585 kg more than 2008 Citroen Berlingo.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Berlingo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (121 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Berlingo | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Berlingo | C |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
